Bill Allen

Republican | Missouri

Candidate Profile*

Leans Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

Bill Allen


Party

Republican


Election Year

2022


Election

General


Race

State Representative, Dist. 17


Incumbent

No


Links

Bill Allen websites FacebookX

EDUCATION

Capella University, Minneapolis, PhD, 2013

WORK & MILITARY

Navy, LCDR, 1984-2009

AFFILIATIONS

Rotary, Club President and District Secretary

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Candidate did not provide

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

Candidate did not provide

Race

Previous Races

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (3)

*Missouri Right to Life

*National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) Missouri

*Make Liberty Win

OTHER INFORMATION

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should abortion be allowed?

For the life of the mother and in cases of rape, and incest.

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Disagree

As a Catholic, I believe in life from conception to natural death.


ECONOMY

What changes, if any, should be made to the tax code?

Lower taxes - especially property taxes.

What government spending would you reduce in order to balance the budget?

Assuming adequate revenue for basic government functions, all taxes should be open to reduction and possible elimination.

Taxpayer-funded public education should be guaranteed through college.

Disagree

College in not for all and we must encourage and applaud blue collar jobs. In no classes should tax payers fund the college education of others.


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree

Business owners should be free to follow their own religious and moral convictions. The government has no role here.

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Never! Government needs to stay out of religion.


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D)Tax-payer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be de-funded.

Medicare and Medicaid should remain available but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. People who are able to work, should work. The elderly have paid their dues. Government programs are inherently wasteful and must be cleaned up to remain sustainable.

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Vaccinations are personal health matters between a patient and doctor - it is NOT the role of government.


NATIONAL SECURITY

What should the United States do to help eradicate the threat of Islamic terrorism?

Maintain the strength and global reach of our military.

I support the Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement to pressure Israel to withdraw from occupied territories, remove the separation barrier in the West Bank, allow full equality for Arab-Palestinian citizens of Israel, and promote the rights of Palestinian refugees.

Strongly Disagree


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

The border is currently a disaster and must be restored.

Who should be allowed to immigrate to the U.S. and under what circumstances?

Legal immigration.


EDUCATION

I support school choice, including voucher programs, tax credits, charter schools, private schools, and home schools.

Strongly Agree


VALUES

Judeo-Christian values established a framework of morality which is necessary for our system of limited government.

Neutral

I believe strongly in Christian values but respect there are other views. The government is necessarily separate from religion and Americans are free to worship (or not) as they choose.

I support adding gender identity as a specially protected class in non-discrimination laws.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition

Neutral

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

Personally, I am Catholic - period.


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

We need ID for nearly everything and it’s a reasonable requirement for voting.

What laws would you propose to change present voting practices?

Laws that maintain voter integrity and that ensure 1 vote from 1 person who is authorized to vote in our country.


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

All races must be respected and valued. No person living today is responsible for the wrongs of the past.

Reparations should be given to people on the basis of race.

Strongly Disagree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost.

Stricter environmental laws cost jobs and hurt the economy. We all deserve a safe environment within reasonable bounds. Excessive government regulation - environmental or otherwise - are not acceptable.

I support the use of hydraulic fracking to extract oil and natural gas resources.

Strongly Agree


ABOUT YOU

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

National defense, common welfare within reason, and basic safety of citizens. In general, we need as small of a government as possible. As an example, 87,000 additional IRS agents is a form of tyranny but the basic collection of taxes is acceptable.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Conservative

I am compassionate, reasonable, AND conservative. A balanced budget is necessary; we cannot spend the money of future generations. Although I am firm in my own religious and moral views, I respect that there is room for alternate perspectives.

Please provide publicly available information, including interviews and media reports, validating your answer to the previous question (other than your website).

My views are consistent.

Have you ever been convicted of a felony or been penalized in either civil or criminal court for sexual misconduct? If so, please explain.

No

What else would you like voters to know about you, including your legislative priorities?

I support the police and first responders.


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

Police officers should be personally immune from prosecution for conduct consistent with departmental policy (qualified immunity) while on duty.

Agree

I support redirecting funds from police departments to mental health and community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None.

Victims of gun violence should be able to sue firearms dealers and manufacturers.

Strongly Disagree

People kill - not guns!

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